There are a surprising number of things that can cause calf pain. Take a look at three of the most common culprits, learn how you can help ease the pain at home and get tips to help prevent it. 1. Muscle Strain Your calf muscles are hard workers, helping you stand and walk on a daily

Nearly all of us experience ankle pain at some point in our lives. In fact, about 25,000 Americans sprain their ankles every day. If you have injured your ankle, one of the first things you’ll want to do is follow the R.I.C.E. Therapy process: Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Wat

Are you giving your joints and bones the respect they deserve? After all, these structures are responsible for your active life. Your bones and joints work hard from the moment you get up to the moment you go to bed. Currently, bone and joint illnesses, such as arthritis and osteoporo

World Arthritis Day takes place every year on October 12th It was established in 1996 by Arthritis and Rheumatism International (ARI) to raise awareness of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) like arthritis. “Arthritis” is inflammation of a joint and is used to describe over

Nothing ruins a good walk like a blister. Blisters are fluid filled sores often caused by friction. While there are many ways to get a blister, these painful, sores can pop up anywhere your skin is rubbed repeatedly. The good news is that you can say goodbye to friction blisters if yo

A diagnosis of varicose veins can come with a lot of concerns and even more questions. One of the first is often: “How can I treat this?” There are many possible treatments for varicose veins, but the first step is usually compression stockings. Here’s how they work: The Problem: Vein

You’re putting on the first pair of shorts of the season and you look down and see what looks like small, red and blue spider webs. These unfortunate webs are known as spider veins, or telangectasias, in the medical world. First, a quick explanation of what these pesky webs of veins a